Mr. Owens
History Teacher
India
Essential Questions:
1) What were the driving factors that lead to British Imperialism in India?
2) What lead to Indian Independence?
Monday Block 11/29
Warm-up: What do you know about the Caste system in India?
Objective: Students will answer the question, "How did Hinduism and the Caste system impact India's culture?
1) Caste System Background
2) Read Hinduism Article
3) India Ant Guide
Discussion: How has the caste system impacted India?
Wednesday Skinny 12/01
Objective: Students will analyze whether British Colonialism was positive or negative for India
1) Sepoy Rebellion
Thursday Block 12/02
Warm-up-How were Sepoys used by the East India Company?
Objective: Students will analyze the causes of the Sepoy Rebellion.
1) Finish/Go Over Sepoy Rebellion
2) British In India ppt.
3) Colonialism Doc Inquiry
Monday Block 12/06
Warmup- How did the Sepoy Rebellion impact India and Britain?
Objective: Students will explain the factors that lead to India's Independence
1) Modern India Lesson
Wednesday Skinny 12/08
Warmup-How did the British respond to the WWI protests and Rowlatt Act protests?
Objective: Students will examine the impact of Gandi on India's independence and partition.
1) India Partition
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Thursday Block 12/09
Objective: Students will examine the impact of Gandi on India's independence and partition.
1) Begin "Gandi Road to Freedom"
Watch Clip 1,5,6
2) Study for Final
Block 12/12-12/13
What's up Mr. Owens-Tell me how your year is going. What are some accomplishments you are proud of from this semester. What do you hope to achieve next semester. Write anything you would like to share.
Objective: Students will study for the final
1) Watch "Why do India and Pakistan hate each other" video
2) Read "The Birth of Passive Resistance"
3) Fill out Final Note Cards
Friday 12/14
Objective: Students will study for the final
1) Watch India Test Tube
2) Review for Final